This Mom Thinks Parents Need to Prioritize Free Play More Often—Here's Why She Might Be Right

This Mom Thinks Parents Need to Prioritize Free Play More Often—Here's Why She Might Be Right

Mental health experts weigh on what types activities actually benefit kids. Fact checked by Sarah ScottParents/Getty ImagesKey PointsFamilies with young kids should balance extracurricular activities with down time and free playOverscheduling your kids can lead to stress and burn outRegularly check-in with your kids about their how they feel about their scheduleWhether they want to stimulate, entertain, or give their kids the best start in life,…